Zidovudine and Uveitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Uveitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zidovudine (zidovudine), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Lamivudine, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Uveitis when taking Zidovudine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,506 people who have side effects when taking Zidovudine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zidovudine?

Zidovudine has active ingredients of zidovudine. eHealthMe is studying from 10,517 Zidovudine users. Check the latest studies of Zidovudine.

What is Uveitis?

Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea) is found to be associated with 831 drugs and 1,528 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Uveitis.



On Jul, 15, 2026

10,506 people reported to have side effects when taking Zidovudine.
Among them, 41 people (0.39%) have Uveitis.

Could Zidovudine cause Uveitis?

Among these 41 people:

What is the gender of people who have Uveitis when taking Zidovudine? *

  • female: 30.77 %
  • male: 69.23 %

What is the age of people who have Uveitis when taking Zidovudine? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 2.78 %
  • 20-29: 5.56 %
  • 30-39: 33.33 %
  • 40-49: 33.33 %
  • 50-59: 11.11 %
  • 60+: 13.89 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zidovudine? *

  1. Lamivudine: 25 people, 60.98%
  2. Stavudine: 14 people, 34.15%
  3. Efavirenz: 12 people, 29.27%
  4. Ganciclovir: 11 people, 26.83%
  5. Didanosine: 10 people, 24.39%
  6. Crixivan: 8 people, 19.51%
  7. Ethambutol Hydrochloride: 5 people, 12.20%
  8. Sustiva: 5 people, 12.20%
  9. Isoniazid: 5 people, 12.20%
  10. Pyrazinamide: 5 people, 12.20%

What are other side effects people have besides Uveitis? *

  1. Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 17.07%
  2. Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 6 people, 14.63%
  3. Lung Disorder (lung disease): 6 people, 14.63%
  4. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 5 people, 12.20%
  5. Blindness Unilateral: 5 people, 12.20%
  6. Pain: 4 people, 9.76%
  7. Iridocele: 4 people, 9.76%
  8. Disorder Of Globe: 4 people, 9.76%
  9. Eye Pain: 3 people, 7.32%
  10. Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 3 people, 7.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hiv Infection: 18 people, 43.90%
  2. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 5 people, 12.20%
  3. Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 3 people, 7.32%
  4. Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 2 people, 4.88%
  5. Rashes (redness): 1 person, 2.44%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zidovudine (the active ingredients of Zidovudine) and Zidovudine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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